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How Much Is Too Much For An Old Friend's Wedding? And...What To Do While You're Waiting For Love
DEAR CAT: What is a respectable amount of money to give as a gift to a friend I haven’t remained in contact with for the past 10 years? One person said $100, but I disagree…
DEAR CAT: Recently I asked my casual girlfriend to make our relationship more serious. She said sheâs not ready yet. Now I’m stuck waiting and itâs really hard. Am I just wasting my time?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Reading (Too Much Into) A Text & Getting Hitched at 20
DEAR CAT: There is a guy I’ve casually dated twice. He has my number but he hasn’t called me, though he texted that I’m cool and sexy. If that’s true, wouldn’t he contact me again?
DEAR CAT: What would you say to a 20 yr young girl who announced sheâs getting married in 4 months to a guy she has known only 8 months? It is a long-distance relationship and they have spent very little time together…
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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Paying A Friend His Due & Demanding A Commitment
DEAR CAT: My wife and I have a friend who is a real estate agent. He found us a perfect house and then offered to reduce his commission for us. He is my friend, how can he ask us for money?? I am furious.
DEAR CAT: Does a person have the right to demand a commitment from someone theyâre sleeping with? The woman Iâm seeing is commitment-resistant. Itâs been four months and I want us to be exclusive…
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
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Going From Sexual To Casual & When A Gift Becomes A Loan
DEAR CAT: I’ve been dating a girl and our relationship has progressed sexually. I don’t want to be the “typical guy” here, but I’m not ready for anything serious. How do I keep things casual without hurting her feelings?
DEAR CAT: As a gift, my father-in-law paid for a new roof on our home. Recently he called my wife to discuss options for us to pay back the money. He always knew we didn’t have the money, so what should we do?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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Is Cat 'Heavily' P.C.? And...Coworker Is Really, Really Annoying
DEAR CAT: Last week you answered a question about spring/summer fashion. I think you were just being politically correct and avoiding the truth: itâs impossible to be truly fashionable without a great, thin body…
DEAR CAT: I work with a woman who is difficult to handle. She acts like a child and lies constantly. She is noisy, burps out loud on purpose, and interrupts peopleâs conversations to say nonsensical things…
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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